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HKEX
HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity
The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Bar Association proposes targeted legislation on bid-rigging after Hong Kong fire
15 minutes ago
Hong Kong courts
Wall Street Journal accuses Hong Kong union head of abusing legal process
38 minutes ago
Food and Drinks
Drink in Focus: Tomatoberry Tree at Gokan
Built on a split base of gin and shochu, this nuanced cocktail was created to mimic the architecture of a tomato tree, from trunk to leaf.
2 hours ago
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to become Asia’s leading aircraft recycling hub, John Lee vows
City leader says opening of Aircraft Engineering Training Centre is ‘major step’, adds hub will create ‘better-paid and high-skill jobs’.
1 hour ago
Chinese culture
Explainer
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What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates
Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families.
2 hours ago
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Education in Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice-president
Albert Chow replaces Kenneth Chen, who resigned in July, less than one year after his appointment.
2 hours ago
Hong Kong stock market
China stock optimism contends with economic risks
Stocks in Hong Kong and China are seen making further gains next year, even as weak consumption and trade risks threaten economic growth.
2 hours ago
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Flat owners hit by Hong Kong fire to receive HK$150,000 rental subsidy
Flat owners and tenants of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po will also receive a one‑off subsidy of HK$50,000 to assist with relocation.
2 hours ago
IPO
Holiday rush: Hong Kong IPO market sparkles with busiest December in years
From biotech to AI, December’s listings – including at least 15 down the stretch – crown the city’s revival in equity fundraising.
4 hours ago
Indonesia
Indonesian helper who died in Hong Kong fire ‘was always there’ for others
Desi Widiana, one of nine Indonesian helpers killed in the Tai Po fire, was found huddled together with her elderly ward.
4 hours ago
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong logistics group’s CEO buys US$17 million luxury home
An entity linked to Arnold Lee, CEO of Hecny Group, buys a 2,772 sq ft flat at The Legacy in Mid-Levels West.
4 hours ago
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector
Blueprint ‘presents an excellent opportunity to build upon existing foundation of development of Chinese medicine’, health minister says.
2 hours ago
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking
Elected legislators say sharing session shows government values ties with lawmakers and call for earlier engagement to create better policies.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong transport
Over 700 mainland Chinese drivers apply to enter Hong Kong under travel scheme
Authorities say number of applications in line with expectations, stressing scheme not expected to worsen traffic conditions.
3 hours ago
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US-China decoupling
Open Questions
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Yeo on how Trump wants to avoid Taiwan upending China relations
Former Singapore foreign minister George Yeo says that Donald Trump is prioritising stable relations with China, and that the US is facing decline amid a shift to a multipolar world.
18 Dec 2025 - 12:28PM
SCMP Highlights
Hong Kong’s festive dining; music cuts dementia risks: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Hong Kong cinema’s female action stars to must-try festive meals in Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
6 hours ago
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Crime in Hong Kong
1 arrested after currency exchange staff robbed of 1 billion yen in Hong Kong
Four knife-wielding men stole Japanese currency worth nearly HK$50 million before fleeing scene, police say.
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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Tai Po fire tragedy shows importance of disaster risk reduction
Readers discuss how addressing risk factors can save lives and minimise loss, the turnout of the Legislative Council election, and the Japanese prime minister’s controversial remarks on Taiwan.
18 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks tread water as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters
Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong society
How Hong Kong charity helps injured workers get back on their feet
Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre will be able to help 120 people and their carers next year with funding from Operation Santa Claus.
18 Dec 2025 - 12:10PM
Education in Hong Kong
Housing and scholarship concerns test Hong Kong’s non-local student admission scheme
Educators welcome chance to enrol overseas students in semi-private schools under new initiative, but cite accommodation and funding issues.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong courts
Legal Tales
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Despite lapses behind Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s unity shows in a time of crisis
Catastrophic fires in other places offer lessons in the administration of justice, but Hongkongers’ care and resilience will carry them through.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong transport
Elior Group begins training workers for Hong Kong aircraft disassembly industry
Company leaders optimistic firm can secure land for operations by third quarter of 2026, but call for tax breaks to boost nascent industry.
18 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
Food and Drinks
A Christmas table built from grapes, radicchio and a single red chilli
Food stylist Gloria Chung presents a masterclass in creating a deliciously quirky tablescape.
18 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong stock market
Standard Chartered keeps overweight call on China stocks, flags recovery in 2026
Despite renewed ‘bubble’ talk around AI valuations after a November sell-off, Standard Chartered says the cycle is different this time.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM
Robotics
China cements global lead in smart vacuums as Picea acquires Roomba maker iRobot
Last month, Picea subsidiary Santrum bought about US$191 million of iRobot’s outstanding debt from the investment firm Carlyle Group.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Global exchange is key to Hong Kong’s education hub ambition
Hong Kong is strengthening its position as an education hub, but it must continue to innovate and keep pace with global developments.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:45AM
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